Resolving Disputes Quickly & Cost Effectively
The Irish Times February 10, 2012 MARIE O'HALLORAN EVERY GOVERNMENT department should have an arbitration officer to limit legal costs because the State has a reputation of “rarely settling cases until reaching the steps of the court”, the Dáil has heard. The State is “the greatest contractor of legal services” in the Republic, paying “at least half the costs of all prosecutions”, said Fine Gael’s Noel Harrington. “Far too … [Read more...]
Wicklow landowner wins court battle over right of way The Irish Times February 9, 2012 A CO Wicklow landowner has won a High Court declaration there is no public right of way on his property as was alleged by a local walking association. Mr Justice John MacMenamin also said there was “a strong case” for reforming the law concerning the existence of public rights of way and suggested reform should include “compulsory mediation” before … [Read more...]
Director of Finance online 28 May 2010 James Savory You knew there was a problem. You did your best to sort it out but now your customer has sent that formal letter telling you they intend to sue. What happens next? Until this point, the discussion was about their needs and your inclination or ability to offer solutions. Now it has taken a turn for the worse and become about rights. This change is significant. You could both get sucked … [Read more...]
Finance Directors and Dispute Resolution Director of Finance online 15 January 2010 Gervase MacGregor at BDO LLP Few businesses have managed to come through the challenging economic environment of the last 18 months entirely unscathed. The speed and extent of the recession has forced many to make tough choices and to find innovative ways to cut costs and manage their business. In times of recession businesses run an increased risk of becoming … [Read more...]